Recent Blog Posts
Who Can Contest a Will?
During the probate process you could encounter a family member trying to contest a will, but luckily not everyone can do so. For example, you can’t challenge your cousin’s will because you believe his estate would be better off in the hands of another relative. You also may not object to a will simply… Read More »
Attorney-in-Fact
An attorney-in-fact (AIF) is someone empowered to act on behalf of the principal under a legal document known as a power of attorney. Under each power of attorney a principal grants, another individual may be designated. As a result, two distinct individuals may serve as AIF for someone with two different powers of attorney…. Read More »
What You Should Know About Idaho Estate Planning
Death is something that most individuals would rather avoid thinking about, which unfortunately leads to many people avoiding the creation of an Idaho estate planning strategy altogether. However, ignoring the facts of life and death does not make them go away; it merely adds to the difficulty. An estate plan is a good idea… Read More »
Types of Trusts Available in Washington State
Many people are familiar with the three major types of trusts available in Washington State, but you should be aware that there are several more variants to choose from based on the circumstances. People understand the term “trust” from television portrayals of prosperity or have heard the phrase “trust fund children” in popular culture… Read More »
Experienced Coeur d’Alene Estate Planning Attorneys
Our Coeur d’Alene estate planning attorneys can help you handle all aspects of Idaho state planning and estate administration. When it comes to estate planning and estate administration, working with an experienced elder law attorney in Coeur d’Alene is critical. Elder law cases need the guidance of a knowledgeable estate planning or estate administration… Read More »
Benefits of Hiring a Spokane Wills and Trust Attorney
The benefits of working with a dedicated wills and trust attorney are numerous. We’ve listed some of the most helpful aspects of hiring a lawyer to help you with the process. Who Needs a Will? A Last Will & Testament is a legal document establishing how you want your possessions to be distributed after… Read More »
5 Tips to Help Your Parents With Their Estate Plan
When most people think about long-term estate planning, you probably think about the security of your descendants. However, it’s also a good idea to consider assisting your parents. Communication with your parents about establishing a strategy for their assets will likely help avoid future issues and steer clear of family disputes. Having a discussion… Read More »
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes People Make
Here are ten common estate planning mistakes —some you may already know about, while others you’ve at least heard of—that people have made when they’re arranging their estates. We’ve seen many unhappy, unfortunate, or plain strange things happen with wills and trusts over the years. Inadequate estate paperwork could result in people accidentally omitting… Read More »
Attend an Estate Planning Webinar!
We invite you to join us for a relevant, practical, and streamlined estate planning webinar without a bunch of unnecessary legal jargon flying over your head. We want to simplify this process for all of those stuck at home, which is why we chose to bring our traditional seminar format online. We recognize that… Read More »
Protect Your Children w/ an Inheritance Trust
A family inheritance trust can be an essential tool in the estate planning process because they are often necessary to prevent misuse by inheritance beneficiaries. Since inheritance trusts typically do not require court supervision, you can protect your children’s inheritance from their spouse in the event of divorce or your child’s death. A family… Read More »